Along with the 0.5% rate of population decline, New York also recorded the largest decline in pure numbers, with a drop of almost 102,000 residents, according to the U.S. Census.

New York lost more residents – and at the largest rate – in 2023 than any other state, despite an overall rise in the U.S. population, according to U.S. Census data.

The bureau released a map showing the percentage change in state populations between July 2022 and July 2023 – New York stands out as the only state colored a deep orange, a label for a percentage change of -0.5 or more.

  • doublejay1999@lemmy.world
    5·
    11 months ago

    I have a strong gut feeling that cities will become as dystopian sci-fi foretold. Elite only zones, private police forces etc.

    • HobbitFoot @thelemmy.clubEnglish
      18·
      11 months ago

      That is part of the draw of moving to a place like Florida. You can live in a private corporation rather than a town, so the corporation can do things like hire private security and ensure and collective amenities only get used by those who own a part of the community.